Sans Normal Likij 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shelf' by 21Type, 'FF Sanuk' by FontFont, 'FS Me' and 'FS Me Paneuropean' by Fontsmith, 'Jali Greek' and 'Jali Latin' by Foundry5, and 'Akwe Pro' by ROHH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, confident, sporty, friendly, modern, punchy, impact, momentum, modernity, approachability, emphasis, rounded, oblique, compact, heavy, soft-cornered.
A heavy, oblique sans with smooth, rounded outer contours and mostly uniform stroke weight. Curves are generously filled and counters are compact, giving letters a dense, sturdy silhouette. Uppercase forms read broad and stable, while lowercase shows a single-story “a” and “g,” short apertures, and a softly squared, geometric feel. Numerals and diagonals (like V/W/X) carry a strong forward slant and consistent mass, maintaining a tight rhythm in text.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and brand marks where a strong, slanted voice is needed. It should also work well for sports and event graphics, packaging callouts, and short emphatic UI or social captions where dense, high-impact letterforms help messages land quickly.
The font projects energetic momentum and assertive clarity, balancing a tough, blocky presence with approachable rounded shaping. Its pronounced slant adds speed and attitude, creating a contemporary, athletic tone that feels upbeat rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a modern sans framework, using a consistent oblique angle and rounded geometry to suggest speed and confidence while staying readable in short runs of text.
Stroke terminals are clean and largely unmodulated, and the spacing appears deliberately compact to keep words cohesive at display sizes. The slant is consistent across cases and figures, producing a unified, forward-driving texture in paragraphs.